Early February 2024

I love this library.

You might think I’m a wee bit biased when it comes to that, but I don’t think so. Not too much, anyway.

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The Library will be closed on Saturday, February 17th, in observance of Presidents Day. The book drop & sale in the front vestibule are available 24/7 for your convenience.

Tune in at the beginning of February for Well-Versed, a monthly reading of poetry in the public domain. This month's theme is "Potpourri."

See the Well-Versed page on our website for more information.

If you're going to be doing some reading during the month of February, why not participate in this year's Winter Reading Program! Check out the Winter Reading Program page on the website, and see what you can win!

Come join us for a fun time at Game Night on Tuesday, February 13th, from 5-7pm! Choose one of the many games the Library has available, or bring a favorite game from home. If you're able, bring a snack to share as well!

The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at the University of New Hampshire (OLLI at UNH) is a member-driven, volunteer-based educational program for older adults. OLLI courses are non-credit, and there are no tests or grades – members learn just for the fun of it. They encourage members to “Come for the classes and stay for the friends!”

At the end of February, their Spring 2023 semester begins. With more than 110 courses offered in-person, in the community, or online via Zoom, OLLI at UNH offers something for everyone!

Registration for OLLI's Spring semester opens Monday, February 5th at 9 a.m. and classes begin Monday, February 19th. Prospective members are welcome to call their office at 603-513-1377 for more information on becoming an OLLI at UNH member and to register for courses.

The Matinée Café is a monthly movie showing for adults on one Sunday every month! For January-March, there will be time for a light soup supper after the movie.

Mark your calendars--the next Matinée Café will be held on Sunday, February 18th. The house will open at 2pm, and the movie will begin at 2:30. Soup's on around 4:15. This month's movie is My Sailor, My Love (2023, NR).

If you'd like to volunteer to make a soup or bread for March's movie, there is a signup sheet at the Circulation Desk.

Grab a ballot from the LIbrary and fill in your predictions for 2024's Oscar winners! Turn in your ballot at the Library by 1pm on Saturday, March 9--make sure your name is on it! If your ballot has the most correct predictions, you'll win a DVD or Blu-ray copy of your choice of any of this year's Oscar-nominated movies!

Mah jongg is back at the Library! Stop in on Mondays and Fridays from 1:30-4:30 to play.

Join us Wednesdays at 10:30am for an hour of stories, songs, activities, crafts, and more! For children ages 2-5 and their caregivers. Check our Facebook page for a preview of each week's theme.

Drop in at the Library on Wednesdays from 2-4pm for Cribbage! Stop by and play the classic game with other folks. New players are always welcome to learn the ins and outs of the game.

Interested in learning how to crochet? Have a project you want to make and don’t know how to start? Join Amanda at the Library on Thursdays at 3pm to learn how. Please bring your own crochet hooks. Please email Amanda if you are interested or have any questions.

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